This article that appeared on the asian tribune on MPTs or Multipurpose Prevention Technologies is quite interesting. MPTs combine protection and contraception in a single product which needs to be user friendly,cheap and easily available to be effective.
The contraceptive prevalent rate in Malaysia is around 50%(MPFS) and the pill seems to be the the most popular method. The unmet need for modern contraceptives is around 40% and fear of side effects is the most common limiting factor here. Contraception is an invaluable method of saving lives and improving health. To learn mor about MPT, this article is a good read:
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Dr. Jaspal SachdevDr.Jaspal Singh Sachdev is the Resident Consultant and Head of Unit of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Park City Medical Centre a Ramsay Sime Darby Hospital. Archives
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